die Pille
Translation
pill, tablet, the pill
Examples
Ich muss jeden Tag eine Pille nehmen.
I have to take a pill every day.
Sie verhütet mit der Pille.
She uses the pill for contraception.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) nehmen to take a pill I have to take a pill every day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tablette (tablet), Kapsel (capsule)
Etymology
From the Latin word 'pilula', which means 'little ball'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'pill', so the meaning is straightforward.